Theatre and Entertainment Technology

Theatre and entertainment technology allows you to master the art of the backstage—perfecting
scenery, lighting, costumes, makeup, sound, and management. You’ll study art and design
along with engineering technology or business to develop the skills needed to blend
solid technical expertise with innovation, artistry, and creativity.

Customize your degree with:

Minors available in

Art

Music (concentrations are available in general music, music technology, and jazz idiom)

Music Composition

Music Performance

Technical Theatre

Theatre Arts

Take courses like:

Three-Dimensional Design

Costume Design

Stage Makeup

Stage Mechanics and Rigging

Recording

Get hands-on experience like:

Developing a professional portfolio starting your first semester

Working one-on-one with your advisor each semester to talk about your progress and
class schedule and to connect you with production experiences at Michigan Tech

Attending professional conferences where you’ll meet with industry professionals and
present your work

Focusing your education not only on traditional theatre, but also on event staging,
museum displays, and themed retail and entertainment venues.